RESIDENTS are being urged to make their voices heard over proposed fire station closures with the chief fire officer insisting public views “absolutely will” shape the final decision

A WOMAN said she and her sister were nearly killed after a driver, reportedly speeding at 80mph, lost control and ‘somersaulted’ his car between Bridport and Weymouth

CALLS to ban mobile phones at schools in Dorset has been welcomed as concerns grow that children are spending too much time looking at screens.

FAMILIES in west Dorset have some of the best wildlife trails in the county on their doorstep – why not explore one of these trails this weekend

A museum in Bridport has been awarded a grant to fund a programme ahead of its 100-year anniversary since reopening

OWNERS of two west Dorset pharmacies have doubled down on their commitment to the local community but have called for better funding amid a 'growing concern' for smaller pharmacies in rural areas.

The latest Food Standards Agency hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes and takeaways have been released, with many venues awarded top marks.

DORSET’S response to heavy rainfall and flooding has been described as largely superb – although the council leader has acknowledged that lessons could be learned.

FAMILIES looking to keep the kids busy without blowing the budget can take advantage of plenty of fun activities this half term in Dorset

DORSET councillors have backed a review of the council’s size – plumping for the existing 82 councillors.

Half term money trap? Why February can rival summer holiday costs - and how families can save while still making memories.

Pensioners warned not to miss Winter Fuel Payment deadline – plus thousands in unclaimed discounts for NHS and teachers.

Parts of the cliff edge at Charmouth has come away causing concern for safety

A weather warning has been issued as ice is expected to cause disruption across Dorset

CAMPAIGNERS are delighted that East Beach in West Bay has been proposed as one of 13 new designated bathing sites in England

A number of roads remain closed this morning following another week of heavy rain

FIREFIGHTERS believe that a fire in a derelict building was started on purpose

Dorset Council has confirmed that work will begin in March on repointing the stone sections of Walls A and B at West Bay

With the Winter Olympics starting up in Milan we thought we would take a look at the journey of a West Dorset school who fielded the youngest ever British bobsleigh team at the British Championships

Discover glowing fungi, plants and creatures on a biofluorescence night-time walk at RSPB Arne on 27 February. Booking essential.

A road in Bridport in a ‘horrific state’ is to close next month for repairs

SOCIAL housing providers in Dorset are being urged to stop selling older former council properties – with some becoming second homes or holiday rentals.

Bridport’s popular Community Charter Fair has been hailed as one of the town’s standout annual highlights following glowing reports at its recent AGM

The C93 road at Holywell is to be temporarily closed for 19 days so that work can take place by the railway

Join activist and Insight Meditation teacher Nathan Glyde at Bridport Town Hall on Monday, February 23 for a Help Our Planet talk exploring how war damages people, places and the planet, and how awakening peace can help heal

British holidaymakers heading to Europe face the biggest overhaul of travel rules in years, with biometric border checks followed by ETIAS later this year

Travelling at speeds of up to 100 feet per hour and able to hide in any tiny crevices across your bed, the bugs can prove to be hard to spot

Major bands have been announced as headliners for a west Dorset music festival.

Roads remain closed due to flooding following days as more heavy rain pours across Dorset

A vicar who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on the Coast Road has thanked emergency services and residents for their support

Owners of a family restaurant are over the moon to have been added to a prestigious food guide within less than a year of being open in Lyme Regis

An urgent road closure has been put in place in Bridport town centre

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PROPOSALS to close eight fire stations across Dorset & Wiltshire will now be put to the public, a Fire Authority meeting agreed

Temporary traffic lights will be in place tomorrow along a main stretch of road as works are carried out

PUPILS at a school near Lyme Regis are being treated with ‘love, care, compassion and respect,’ new report said

NEW planning applications have been submitted to Dorset Council for sites in Bridport, Seatown and Salwayash, covering everything from new heating systems to home extensions and church improvements.

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DORSET Council has signed off a string of planning applications in and around Lyme Regis, ranging from conservation works to household upgrades.

Yunmi Sang and the BEJE Trio', a unique Korean-European soulful and pastoral jazz fusion, is coming to Lyme Regis.

White vinegar can help clean wooden garden furniture as you prepare your garden for the warmer months of spring and summer.

Owners of a family-run pub are "honoured" that they have been crowned winners of a prestigious Pub of the Year award

A seafront trader says he feels 'triumphant' after 'excessive' licence charges for outside seating are to be significantly cut

A cyclist has been injured in a hit and run involving an illegal electric motorcycle in Bridport

A number of roads remain closed due to flooding

COUNCIL tax for Dorset residents will rise by just under 5%  from April  - with even the smallest properties facing bills of around £2,000 a year.

Music lovers can enjoy a free lunchtime concert in a Dorchester church.

TWO new planning applications for Lyme Regis feature in the recent applications to Dorset Council this week.

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Beaminster

Dean Franklin competed on The Voice UK back in 2016 and has died at the age of 36 after a cancer diagnosis